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Clairvaux Abbey:
a unique opportunity
for international investors
An outstanding historical site in France's famous Champagne region
For more information: clairvaux2022.frPRESENTATION OF THE SITE AND ITS HISTORY
PROJECT CONTEXT
Clairvaux Abbey is open to cultural and tourist events, and is
partially used as a penitentiary center, which is due to close
before 2022. Its proprietor, the French government wants to
redevelop this heritage site for business, tourist and cultural
purposes.
The French government is launching a call for ideas, among
national and international investors.
Clairvaux Abbey is located in the heart of the Champagne
region, which is the closest vineyard to Paris, and Charles de
Gaulle international airport, and less than 2.5 hours by train
from Paris.
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century by Saint Bernard. This Cistercian abbey is a
masterpiece of French monastic architecture.
During the 1789 French Revolution, Clairvaux was sold as a
A complete abbey history “national property”. In 1808, Napoleon bought the abbey to
convert it into the largest prison at the time.
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The new central prison, which still occupies a large part of
clairvaux2022.fr the area, was built on the former abbey foundations, freeing
up most of the historic buildings for cultural activities since
Watch the 3D video 1979.ICONIC BUILDINGS
GREAT CLOISTER (GRAND CLOÎTRE)
With a total surface area of 12,073 sq. m, the buildings of the great cloister are
partially open to visitors (South wing), while the North, South and East wings are
disused.
The great cloister is built in squared carved stone with four equal wings in a seamless
and plain architectural style. Its original decoration dates from the 18th century.
The chapel, located in the South wing, has been restored and is in perfect condition.
A full restoration (roofs, walls, floors) is required for other parts of the cloister.
LITTLE CLOISTER (PETIT CLOÎTRE)
THE LAY BROTHERS BUILDINGS
Built in the 18th century, the little cloister was relocated between
The lay brother building (bâtiment des 1741 and 1749, altered during the 19th and the 20th centuries,
frères convers) is a French listed historical before being classified as a historic monument.
monument, which was built in the 12th Initially serving as an hospital, the building has been vacant
century. It includes the former facilities since 2009, after being used as an infirmary before 1950,
dedicated to monastic life: cellar, refectory, and then a detention facility for minor prison sentences.
dormitories. Entirely built in squared carved stone in the classic style,
Fully restored since 2008, the 3,824 sq. m with arcaded façades, the little cloister has a covered loggia
building is in perfect condition: sanitation, formed by a regular pattern of identical bays. The whole building,
façades, coating, electricity... which spans 2,930 sq. m, is in relatively good condition.THE SITE’S ASSETS AND POTENTIAL
KNITWEAR INDUSTRY
CHAMPAGNE’S ECONOMIC
ASSETS Troyes dominated the knitwear production
industry in France for more than a century
The development of tourism in (stockings, socks and undergarments).
Champagne benefits from strong public While major names such as Lacoste and Petit
support, confirmed by the UNESCO Bateau continue this tradition today, the
World Heritage label gained by this “knitwear city” owes its reputation to a unique
region specialty that comes straight from the golden
in 2015. age of textiles.
The tourist potential includes the By train The city is now known as the European capital
1. 2:30 from Paris (Troyes: 1:30) of brand outlet centers. The hosiery industry
Champagne Tourist Route with its By plane
exceptional 16 “Vineyards & Discoveries” still employs 3,500 people directly in the city, and
1. Business Airport Troyes en
Caves, Troyes, the historic capital of Champagne: 50 min Troyes remains a leading player in the textile sector.
Champagne, a 16th-century city with 2. 2:20 from International Airports
Paris Orly and Paris Charles de
distinctive stone-built mansions and Gaulle
a modern city with its characteristic
champagne cork-shaped city centre,
and many other places of tourist and NIGLOLAND
cultural interest.
Nigloland is one of the
biggest amusement
parks in France
located in
spectacular natural
surroundings.
By car Created in 1987,
1. 0:50 min from Troyes
the park attracts
2. 2:30 from Paris
an increasing number
3. 2:30 from Luxembourg
4. 3:30 from Strasbourg, of visitors each year
Lyon & Geneva (655,000 in 2018).
More information on clairvaux2022.frAROUND CLAIRVAUX ABBEY
ACCOMMODATION
AND RESTAURANTS
A LAND OF CULTURE
AND MEMORY 22 hotels less than 30 min away
(1,050 beds)
Essoyes was where Renoir, one of the 1 campsite
great masters of Impressionism, lived. 61 bed & breakfasts
The Camille Claudel museum in 11 restaurants
Nogent-sur-Seine pays tribute to this
internationaly renowned sculptor.
The Charles de Gaulle Memorial in
Colombey-les-deux-Eglises is a
gateway to the history of the 20th
century.
A LAND OF NATURE
The Orient Forest Regional Natural Park and the Great lakes
of Champagne are two outstanding spots for nature lovers.
A DYNAMIC REGION
There is a growing number of students around Troyes (10,800
in 2019, including 25% foreign students) across three campuses.
The region hosts 29 universities, including prestigious schools.
The YEC, Young Entrepreneur Center, is a student incubator
dedicated to project support, located at the Aube Technopole
in Champagne.
The Champagne region has the potential to become a vibrant
talent hub thanks to its 200 PhD students involved in 10 different
industrial fields of excellence and research programs.
More information on clairvaux2022.frFOR MORE INFORMATION
THE DATA ROOM
Pre-registration on this form is mandatory to provide you access to the data room
after a confidentiality agreement. If your pre-registration is accepted, you will have
access to plans and technical documentation.
THE CALL FOR IDEAS
The participation in the call for ideas is not mandatory and Business France can put you
in contact directly with the project administrators.
s. The call for ideas is open to operators in the economic, real estate, tourism and cultural sectors.
Bidders can participate independently or in a team of associates with complementary skills.
VISITS
If you want us to organize an on-site visit, please contact:
serge.hanoca@businessfrance.fr
The request must be made at least 15 days prior to the visit for security reasons.
You can contact us at serge.hanoca@businessfrance.fr or via the form
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